MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
106,471 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded also suspension prescribed area. (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp main beam permanently on. (1.7.5c)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded also suspension prescribed area. (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp main beam permanently on. (1.7.5c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Exhaust rusty
N/s/f jacking point rusting away
Brake pipe excessively corroded O/s/f (3.6.B.2c)
Front constant velocity joint is insecure O/s/f (2.5.C.1b)
Exhaust rusty
N/s/f jacking point rusting away
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Both front brake discs inner surfaces starting to deteriorate. not considered to be seriously weakened or insecure.
Full manufacturers under trays fitted restricting testers view of testable items
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside rear coil spring corroded
Rear exhaust silencer de-laminating
Signs of occasional tyre rubbing on nearside rear plastic wheel arch liner. no suspension wear apparent and no damage to tyre observed.
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front brake flexi's starting to perish.
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Emissions not tested due to poly V belt & A/C pipe failure.
Front brake flexi's starting to perish.
Brake discs lightly corroded.
Brake pipes lightly corroded.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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AP51 ZCV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
Across all 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 67,638 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Mercedes-benz A-class fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 63,616 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AP51 ZCV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Mercedes-benz A-class typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 25 years old, this Mercedes-benz A-class is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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AP51 ZCV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 8 November 2001.
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